Most of the porn I've consumed has been written, and I've enjoyed a lot of it. I've seen some film/tv/dvd porn, and of that the stuff I've liked the best has been gay male porn. I just don't recognize the women in the straight porn. Perhaps that's what's meant by "dehumanizing"? It's not just the, um, physical modifications. I don't recognize their reactions to circumstances and plot points. Maybe I just haven't seen much in the way of good straight porn. My experience has been limited, so that's entirely possible. I've read a fair bit of enjoyable porn, of the straight, bi, gay, and multiple partner variety. Good Vibrations has some good stuff.
And, totally unrelated to the porn discussion . . .
Fay, much job~ma to you. I've thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your adventures in Egypt and I hope you get a chance to have more of them. Or more adventures teaching in other nifty places.